Dallas Buyers Club is a film that takes place from the late 1980’s to the early 1990’s dealing with the AIDS epidemic. The film tells the story of Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey), a homophobic electrician and bull rider. He is diagnosed with AIDS and quickly finds his life falling apart. Dr. Eve Saks (Jennifer Garner) … Continue reading →

Lego’s have been around since 1949. There is no denying the success of the Lego’s franchise – they have video games, amusement parks, books, etc. While I’ve never owned Lego’s, that didn’t stop me from enjoying this fun, witty, and surprisingly touching film. The Lego Movie follows Emmett (Chris Pratt), a construction worker who lives … Continue reading →

Being a huge fan of DC, this movie was one of my most anticipated films last year. The trailer grabbed my attention and I believed it would be the Batman Begins of the Superman franchise. Unfortunately, I was wrong and left disappointed by the emotionless and disjointed effort by Zack Synder and David Goyer. The … Continue reading →

Her is a film that is gloomy, strange, touching, and at times funny. I would consider it one of the most original romance films since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The premise of the film is bizarre, although that shouldn’t be surprising once you realize who directed and wrote this film. Spike Jonze, in … Continue reading →

Following The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook, David O. Russell returns with American Hustle. O. Russell is on a roll and with an ensemble cast consisting of Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence, expectations are high. The film’s narrative follows a fictionalized version of the 1978 Abscam case. The Abscam … Continue reading →

Saving Mr. Banks is an unexpectedly powerful and heartwarming film served with just the right amount of sugar. The film focuses on the development of the 1964 Disney film, Mary Poppins. It also concentrates on Walt Disney’s (Tom Hanks) attempt to obtain the screen rights to P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) novels – something he spent … Continue reading →

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey lacked the dark grittiness of The Lord of The Rings series – although that wasn’t surprising considering it is, after all, a children’s novel. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug brings a bit of darkness into the mix and is far superior to its predecessor. When I say it brings … Continue reading →